A second half goal from Paul Benson gives Daggers a fine 2-1 victory at Gresty Road

COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO

Crewe Alexandra 1 Daggers 2

PAUL BENSON'S first goal of the season gave Daggers a 2-1 victory at Crewe Alexandra today.

Benson netted after 77 minutes from close range, slotting into the empty net after breaking clear of the Crewe defence and keeper David Button.

The goal came moments after Railwaymen substitute Byron Moore equalised for the hosts, with a cracking strike from the edge of the area.

Daggers had led in the first half, with a wonder goal from Jon Nurse, who smashed a volley home from 30 yards.

Daggers: Tony Roberts, Scott Doe, Scott Griffiths, Mark Arber, Will Antwi, Danny Green (Wes Thomas 75), Stuart Thurgood, Solomon Taiwo, Peter Gain, Jon Nurse (Abu Ogogo 82), Paul Benson.

Yellow cards: Doe, Gain.

Subs not used:Chris Lewington, Alex Bentley, Graeme Montgomery, Harlee Dean.

Crewe: Button, Brayford, Jones, O'Donnell, Ada (Miller 82), Mitchell-King, Schumacher (Bailey 63), Grant, Donaldson (Moore 66), Elding, Zola.

Subs not used: Legzdins, Westwood, Tootle, Murphy.

Attendance: 3,936